@Millet:  I keep seeing people mention that program, but have yet to try it myself, lol.  I'm too comfortable with Photoshop, even if I do have a couple of other programs installed on my laptop that I keep telling myself to try... <w<
Anyway, I'm hesitant to offer any tips, since I'm not sure if I'm wording things alright, but if it helps make anything easier, I want to try. So...
Are you freehanding everything, I guess?  I'm looking at lines on objects that are generally straight, and notice that your lines aren't?  If so, considering Photoshop and even Paint have tools/the ability to keep a line straight for you, I'm assuming other programs would have that.  Might be something to look into.  But yeah, wasn't sure if you knew that/were opting out of using it or didn't know. o:
Also, that's insane about the background?  Super handy, lol. :)